Was the Balrog drawn by the ring?

[Kuruharan]

Originally Posted by Inziladun

I think it was possibly the 'spirit' of Caradhras; a diffuse evil force, unconnected to Sauron.

I wonder if anyone has ever definitively presented the idea of The Watcher = The Balrog...

I can't remember ever seeing such a thing but that doesn't mean someone hasn't done it.

Originally Posted by Leaf

Then again, why is it suddenly okay for the Balrog to blow it´s own cover just for some wanderers?!

Maybe he was really frustrated by that point?

I agree, it is a little difficult to explain away.